Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer with progression to Technical Manager

West Lothian

£35,000 to £45,000 + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer to step up into a Technical Manager role and take ownership of a thriving engineering function.

This is a long-established and highly specialist manufacturer with over 30 years of success in its field. They design and produce innovative, high-value products for a niche market, exporting worldwide and known for their quality and reliability. With a small, close-knit team and a strong reputation built over decades, the business is now seeking a talented individual to lead the technical side as the current Manager prepares for retirement.

In this varied role, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of product design and development. That includes electronics schematics, PCB prototypes and layouts, compliance testing, and software / firmware updates. You'll also play a key role in upgrading existing products and ensuring future innovations continue to meet customer needs. This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role where no two days are the same, offering genuine autonomy and the chance to shape the technical direction of the company.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in electronics design, PCB layouts, and software development. You'll be confident taking ownership of projects, comfortable working in a smaller business where flexibility is ke...